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Genkus Family History

Genkus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Minkus, Jenks, Gentes, Venus, Lenius, Gens, Petkus, Genua, Gekas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Genkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Genkus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 18 military records available for the last name Genkus. For the veterans among your Genkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genkus lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Genkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Genkus in 1983 was 64, and 73 in 1988.

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